WORLD PREMIERE CELEBRATION FOR DISNEY’S “PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: ON STRANGER TIDES” WILL BENEFIT BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA

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STAR-STUDDED EVENT AT DISNEYLAND ON MAY 7TH MARKS FIRST-EVER 3D OUTDOOR PREMIERE BURBANK, Calif. (April 5, 2011) -The Walt Disney Company is donating proceeds from the highly anticipated World Premiere of Walt Disney Pictures/Jerry Bruckheimer Films’ “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,” to Boys & Girls Clubs of America, it was announced today by … Continue reading "WORLD PREMIERE CELEBRATION FOR DISNEY’S “PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: ON STRANGER TIDES” WILL BENEFIT BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA"
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Thar Be a New Pirate Approaching at Walt Disney World

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Originally posted on the Disney Parks Blog Heads up pirate fans – we’re happy to break the news that a new scalawag will land at Magic Kingdom Park in time for the May 20 opening of “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.” The new pirate will be Angelica, who is portrayed by actress Penelope … Continue reading "Thar Be a New Pirate Approaching at Walt Disney World"
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The Most Popular Pirate of the Caribbean

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An audio-animatronic Captain Jack Sparrow eyes the key and treasure map of a drunken pirate in a scene from the Pirates of the Caribbean ride.Nikon D700/50mm, 1/60s, f/1.8, ISO 6400, EV +0.7. An audio-animatronic Captain Jack Sparrow eyes the key and treasure map of a drunken pirate in a scene from the Pirates of the … Continue reading "The Most Popular Pirate of the Caribbean"
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Disney Pic of the Week – Clocks

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I suggest we dedicate our Disney Pic of the Week – Clocks photos to Flava Flav. Good luck wearing this clock, booooyyyyyyy. This clock tower at the Pirates of the Caribbean rises high over Adventureland in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. When it’s time to change then it’s time to change. Excuse me. … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Clocks"
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Nifty-Fifty

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The definition of a Nifty-Fifty is an inexpensive 50mm prime lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.8. The Nikon 50mm f/1.8 and Canon 50mm f/1.8 both come in at under $140 and work on most Nikon and Canon digital SLR cameras. Most other camera systems have this focal length in a prime lens also. A … Continue reading "Nifty-Fifty"
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Thar She Blows!

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Copyright © 2008 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200VR lens, 2.5s shutter, f11 I’m sure most everyone recognizes this boney fellow. Perched high atop the sign for the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction in Adventureland, this long-gone swashbuckler keeps an eye out for possible riches to be had. In fact, he has two eyes out!
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Disneyland Paris – Adventureland — Part 3 — Indiana Jones and Pirates of the Caribbean

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In the furthest reaches of Adventureland, intrepid explores can discover “Indiana Jones et le Temple du Péril.” Here you’ll find an abandoned temple decaying in the jungle. As you near the temple, a stone lion can be seen guarding the entrance. Continuing further into the underbrush, you pass the base camp used by the archeologists … Continue reading "Disneyland Paris – Adventureland — Part 3 — Indiana Jones and Pirates of the Caribbean"
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April Disney World Calendar

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Here’s your calendar for April. Most everyone will recognize this guy as the pirate on the Pirates of the Caribbean sign in the Magic Kingdom. I think he’s looking for spring – I know I sure am! You will need to have Adobe Reader on your computer to download the calendar(s). Just click on the … Continue reading "April Disney World Calendar"
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California Grill and Pirates of the Caribbean

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One evening, I met Jim and Mark, two friends and neighbors of mine, at the California Grill Restaurant. It was their first time to dine there. We had reservations for 9 p.m. or so, but we arrived at opening (5:30 p.m.) in hopes of getting an earlier seating. It worked! After about 40 minutes, we … Continue reading "California Grill and Pirates of the Caribbean"
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